CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cameron backs down on child refugee proposals

By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016

Prime minister David Cameron has climbed down on plans to block an amendment to resettle unaccomp...

WHITEHALL

MPs use finance excuse to block Lords housing amendments

By William Eichler | 04 May 2016

The Government has overruled several key amendments to the Housing and Planning Bill agreed in th...

WHITEHALL

Councils face court over boycott

By William Eichler | 04 May 2016

Three councils are being taken to the High Court today over their decisions to boycott goods prod...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

White Van Man on the local elections

03 May 2016

You have to ask why we bother to have local elections.

BUSINESS

Devo disputes continue

By Sam Clayden | 03 May 2016

Ongoing wrangles over devolution deals are causing regions to miss out on vital opportunities, MP...

LEGAL

Council rapped over lack of training

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2016

A Scottish council has been rapped by a regulator for repeatedly failing to train staff around da...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall must 'rethink' after 13th housing defeat

By Sam Clayden | 28 April 2016

The Government must now rethink its ‘damaging’ housing plans after 13 defeats in the House of Lor...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Councils 'should get say over child refugees'

By Sam Clayden | 27 April 2016

Local authorities could get a say over the number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children taken ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Government must 'invest in SIBs' to drive better outcomes

By Sam Clayden | 26 April 2016

The Government should invest more in social impact bonds (SIBs) to drive better outcomes and achi...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum 2016: Minister insists government will work with sector on rates retention

By Dan Peters | 22 April 2016

Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the new finance system will be designed in co...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council